- APS-C 372.9mm2
- 10.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 1600
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D50
D50 vs D40X |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D40X
D50 vs D40X |
Nikon D60
D40X vs D60 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | D50 | D40X |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $899.00 | $799.95 |
| Street Price: | $671.82 | $749.99 |
| Date Available: | 2005-06-30 | 2007-04-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 19.0 oz (540 g) | 17.0 oz (481 g) |
| Size: |
5.2 x
4.0 x
3.0 in. (133 x 102 x 76 mm) |
5.0 x
3.7 x
2.5 in. (126 x 94 x 64 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 6.1 | 10.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.70mm x 15.60mm) | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.88 microns | 6.10 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 55 | 63 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.9 | 22.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 560 | 516 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 2256 x 1496 (3.4 MP, Other), 1504 x 1000 (1.5 MP, 3:2) |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (.NEF) | JPEG, RAW (.NEF) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | No |
| Movie Resolution: | ||
| Movie File Format: | ||
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | No |
| HD Video Out: | ||
| HD Video Connection: | ||
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX | Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 27 - 83mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.06x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W) , f/5.6 - 38 (T) | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
29 cm to Infinity 11.4 in to Infinity |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 52.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Nikon Multi-CAM900 5 area | Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD (playback only) |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type, eye-level penta-Dach-mirror | SLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 130,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 4.7x | 19.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 200 - 1600 | Auto, 100 - 1600, Hi-1=3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot | 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | No |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait | portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, no flash |
| Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 2 to 20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. | Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/500 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | ISO hot shoe | ISO hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.NEF) | RAW (.NEF) |
| Movie File Format: | ||
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 wireless | Optional ML-L3 wireless |
| Connections (extended): | DC input | DC input |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.49 | 0.49 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.49 | 0.33 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 4 | 6 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 16 | 7 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.27 seconds | 0.24 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.27 seconds | 0.25 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.134 seconds | 0.179 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.30 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.113 seconds | 0.095 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.5 seconds | 5.0 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 400 shots | 520 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | EN-EL3 | Proprietary EN-EL9 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PictureProject | PictureProject |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
